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Had Treatment For Hepatitis And Used Interfreron. Noticed Smaller Penis When Erect. What To Do?
Question: I have had treatment for Hepatitis and used Interfreron on a 6 month treatment in 2010 the treatment
did not eliminate the Hep virus in 2011 I was part of a new regiment for 6 months which DID eliminate the virus
For the past two years my penis when erect is smaller and has an upward curve could this be due to the treatments
and interfreron maybe Pyronese disease?? if so will herb supplement help??
did not eliminate the Hep virus in 2011 I was part of a new regiment for 6 months which DID eliminate the virus
For the past two years my penis when erect is smaller and has an upward curve could this be due to the treatments
and interfreron maybe Pyronese disease?? if so will herb supplement help??
Brief Answer:
it is not a known side effect of interferon
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Peyronie disease is the condition associated with curvature of the penis.
It results from the formation of plaque on the shaft of the penis which causes the penis to bend.
Though the exact reason for the development of the plaque is not known, it is not related to interferon.
In fact interferon is one of the methods of treatment.
There are different treatment methods: (1) observe and start no immediate treatment.
This is only done if the curvature is mild and not affecting sexual function
(2)oral medication. There are different types of medications that your urologist might suggest including (a) pentoxifylline
(b)vitamin E
(c) colchicine
(d)potassium para-aminobenzoate
(3) injected medication such as verapamil and a type of interferon
(4)penile traction
(5) combination of methods
(6) surgery
In terms of herbal treatment , at present there are no medical studies confirming their effectiveness, way of action and effects but there are two that may or may not help.
The names are oregon grape root and XXXXXXX saffron.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it is not a known side effect of interferon
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Peyronie disease is the condition associated with curvature of the penis.
It results from the formation of plaque on the shaft of the penis which causes the penis to bend.
Though the exact reason for the development of the plaque is not known, it is not related to interferon.
In fact interferon is one of the methods of treatment.
There are different treatment methods: (1) observe and start no immediate treatment.
This is only done if the curvature is mild and not affecting sexual function
(2)oral medication. There are different types of medications that your urologist might suggest including (a) pentoxifylline
(b)vitamin E
(c) colchicine
(d)potassium para-aminobenzoate
(3) injected medication such as verapamil and a type of interferon
(4)penile traction
(5) combination of methods
(6) surgery
In terms of herbal treatment , at present there are no medical studies confirming their effectiveness, way of action and effects but there are two that may or may not help.
The names are oregon grape root and XXXXXXX saffron.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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